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In this episode of Pickleball and Partnership, Charlotte shares 10 profound insights about human nature gleaned from playing pickleball. 

Describing the game as a social experiment, she highlights how pickleball brings out diverse personalities and emotions such as competition, joy, resilience, and vulnerability. 

Key lessons include the importance of kindness over skill, the surprising abilities of seemingly unassuming players, and how laughter serves as a universal language. The episode also explores the struggles with self-doubt, the impact of ego, the nuances of unsolicited advice, and authentic reactions under pressure. 

Lastly, it underscores the unexpected friendships formed and the universal desire for belonging, encapsulating the game as a microcosm of life.

00:00 Introduction to Pickleball and Partnership

00:08 The Social Experiment of Pickleball

01:44 Personal Growth Through Pickleball

03:43 10 Lessons from Pickleball

05:17 Kindness Over Skill

09:05 People Will Surprise You

10:59 Laughter is a Universal Language

12:27 Different Definitions of Fun

13:32 Struggles with Self-Doubt

18:29 Egos and Pickleball

24:48 Unsolicited Advice

28:56 True Colors Under Pressure

33:19 Unexpected Friendships

36:15 The Need to Belong

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In this episode, Lori Gillespie, a top-rated pickleball player with a 4.1 DUPR rating and multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals, joins the show to share her journey in the sport. As the pickleball coordinator for Prolific Sports House in Calgary and owner of Pickleball Retreats for Canadians, Lori organizes leagues, tournaments, lessons, and clinics. She shares her transition from tennis to pickleball, discusses the differences and challenges in the sport, and recounts both positive and negative experiences, including a particularly tough rating evaluation. Lori emphasizes the importance of communication, inclusivity, and fun in pickleball, and gives insights into building relationships through the sport. She also talks about the transformative impact of pickleball on players' lives and fitness, including her own experiences with pickleball vacations and handling unexpected challenges like heavy rain in Costa Rica.

00:00 Introduction to Lori Gillespie

01:06 Lori's Pickleball Journey Begins

02:30 Challenges and Triumphs in Pickleball

05:58 Building Relationships Through Pickleball

09:46 Funny and Memorable Pickleball Moments

11:22 Pickleball Camps and Vacations

13:58 Adapting to Challenges On and Off the Court

17:20 Creating Inclusive Pickleball Communities

24:16 Advice for New Pickleball Players

27:52 The Transformative Power of Pickleball

29:30 Conclusion and Contact Information

Key Takeaways from today's episode with Lori:

1. Embrace New Beginnings – Just like Lori transitioned from tennis to pickleball, stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to unexpected passions and opportunities. Stay open to trying new things.
2. Persevere Through Challenges – Whether in sports or life, setbacks and obstacles (like Lori’s rating struggles) are part of growth. Keep pushing forward, and don’t let temporary roadblocks define you.
3. The Power of Connection – Strong relationships are built through communication and shared experiences. Whether on the court or in life, surrounding yourself with supportive people makes the journey more enjoyable.
4. Adaptability is Key – Weathering unexpected challenges, like Lori’s rainy Costa Rica trip, teaches us resilience. Learning to adjust and find the positive in any situation helps us thrive.
5. Prioritize Fun and Play – As adults, we often forget the importance of play. Finding joy in the moment, whether in pickleball or everyday life,

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In this episode of the Pickleball and Partnership Podcast, host Charlotte Jukes continues her exploration of overcoming fear and perfectionism through the game of pickleball. 

Charlotte shares her personal journey of shifting her mindset from self-doubt to self-acceptance using techniques like mindfulness, gratitude, and positive self-talk. She discusses the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals, embracing challenges as growth opportunities, and staying present on the court. 

This episode emphasises the transformative power of pickleball in building confidence, finding joy, and fostering deeper connections both with oneself and others.

00:00 Introduction to the Pickleball and Partnership Podcast

00:46 Overcoming Fear and Perfectionism

01:59 The Power of Gratitude and Mindset

03:33 Facing Challenges on the Court

08:26 Learning from Opponents

13:04 Creating Psychological Safety

17:46 Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

35:43 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

Here are six key takeaways from the podcast episode:

1. Mindset Shapes Experience – The speaker discovered that by intentionally smiling, even when they didn’t feel like it, they could shift their emotions and ultimately enjoy the game more. Changing their goal from excelling to simply having fun transformed their experience.
2. Gratitude Enhances Performance – Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to play, for their physical abilities, and for the connections they’ve made through pickleball has been a powerful motivator and a source of joy.
3. The Power of Self-Talk – The speaker recognized the impact of negative self-talk and made a conscious effort to change the way they speak to themselves. Encouraging, compassionate self-talk improved their confidence and experience on the court.
4. Surround Yourself with Supportive People – Finding a group of uplifting players helped the speaker enjoy the game more, build confidence, and celebrate progress rather than focus on perfection.
5. Embracing Challenges and Mistakes as Growth Opportunities – Instead of seeing mistakes as failures, the speaker reframed them as learning experiences, helping them improve without fear of judgment or self-criticism.
6. Staying Present Through Mindfulness – Using techniques like feeling the texture of their paddle, listening to sounds, focusing on breath, and finding rhythm in the game helped the speaker stay grounded and red

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In this episode of the Pickleball and Partnership podcast, host Charlotte Jukes shares her personal journey into the world of pickleball, revealing her initial reluctance and the deep-seated fears she had to overcome. She discusses the emotional challenges she faced, including anxieties and self-doubts that stemmed from her childhood experiences and the pressure for perfection instilled by her father. Charlotte reflects on how pickleball became a vehicle for rediscovering fun, self-acceptance, and the importance of failing as part of the growth process. She encourages listeners to find joy in activities, embrace imperfection, and understand that they are not alone in their fears and anxieties. Through this introspective dialogue, Charlotte illustrates how pickleball can enrich relationships and personal well-being.

00:00 Welcome to Pickleball and Partnership

00:51 Charlotte's Personal Journey with Pickleball

05:04 Reflecting on Childhood and Self-Doubt

08:34 The Impact of Moving and Fitting In

14:23 Struggles with Perfectionism and Self-Worth

18:19 Embracing Imperfection and Finding Joy

25:25 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Fun

29:23 Gratitude and the Power of Pickleball

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In this episode of the Pickleball and Partnership podcast, we delve into the physical challenges of playing pickleball, including the injuries we've faced and how we've adapted to maintain our health. We recount our introduction to pickleball, the social benefits of the sport, and the learning curve, particularly with the unique scoring system. We also discuss our personal injuries, the importance of warm-ups, and the comprehensive measures we've taken for injury prevention and recovery, including stretching routines, massage therapies, and listening to our bodies. Join us as we share our journey of overcoming setbacks and enjoying the sport we love.

00:00 Introduction to Pickleball and Physical Challenges

00:26 Starting Our Physical Journey

00:44 Meeting New People Through Pickleball

02:22 Understanding the Game and Initial Struggles

04:26 Injuries and Setbacks

06:30 Recovery and Adaptation

09:25 The Importance of Core Strength

17:21 Preventing Injuries and Supporting Each Other

Key Takeaways from the episode:

1. Starting Pickleball Later in Life is Challenging but Rewarding – As an adult, meeting new people can be difficult, but playing pickleball creates opportunities for social connection and new friendships.
2. Physical Fitness Matters More Than Expected – Despite being relatively strong, playing pickleball revealed unexpected weaknesses, leading to injuries and highlighting the importance of conditioning.
3. Injuries are Common but Preventable – From calf tears to back pain and muscle strains, injuries are a reality, but proper warm-ups, stretching, and strength training can help prevent them.
4. Listen to Your Body and Adapt – Learning from repeated injuries led to a better approach, including strengthening core muscles, following a structured warm-up routine, and prioritizing recovery.
5. Recovery and Self-Care are Essential – Injuries required various treatments, from chiropractic care to massage guns, stretching, and even aromatherapy oils, emphasizing the need for proper recovery.
6. Pickleball Can Be Dangerous Without Proper Technique – Running backward, diving for balls, or playing on slippery courts increases injury risks, making awareness and proper technique crucial.
7. Playing Together Strengthened Our Relationship – Despite setbacks, the shared experience of learning, recovering, and supporting each other deepened our connection.
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What happens when the fastest-growing sport in America becomes a relationship pressure cooker?

Dr. Stormy Hill and Teri Citterman sit down with me and chat about their new book,
In A Pickle: How to master Love and Pickleball and Not Kill each other

We dive deep into topics such as... 

• Why pickleball is uniquely challenging for couples,     
• How the sport can enhance communication both on and off the court
• What did we do before pickleball took over our lives?
• Kitchen Knife Moments": When pickleball threatens relationships
• The power of intention-setting before matches

When you spend an inordinate amount of time living your addiction to Pickleball and playing with the person you are sleeping with, there are bound to be big highs and even bigger lows. 

So based on their experience as players, they wrote this book for pickleball-playing couples who love the idea of playing together but don't love what happens when eye rolls and irritation take over the court.

Book https://a.co/d/ikVvTgo

 Website: www.Loveandpickleball.net

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Dr. Stormy Hill

Dr. Stormy Hill,  is the owner of two occupational therapy businesses helping special education students and adults with mental health challenges. She is a pioneer in the development of sensory rooms in rehab facilities. Stormy had worked for over 14 years as a mental health occupational therapist and is also a certified intimacy coach, founder ofLove Deep Lab, and a national speaker on relationships and wellness.

She has been featured in the NY Post and Thrive Business Magazine For Women, and was elected as one of the Women to Watch in Utah Business Magazine in 2014. She also was a celebrity authority and #1 Amazon best-selling author in The Transformational Journey - Stories on Business, Life and Happiness. 

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In Episode 2 of the Pickleball and Partnership Podcast, Charlotte and her husband Neil reflect on how the sport of Pickleball has helped them reconnect and strengthen their 27-year marriage after enduring a stressful long-distance period in their marriage and other various challenges. They discuss how learning and playing Pickleball has improved their communication, trust, and teamwork both on and off the court. Key topics include overcoming initial hesitations, the importance of encouragement over criticism, the benefits of defined but flexible roles, and applying lessons from Pickleball to daily life. The episode highlights the transformative power of shared activities in fostering deeper connections.

00:00 Introduction to Pickleball and Partnership

00:55 Strengthening Relationships Through Pickleball

02:06 Neil's Perspective on Pickleball

02:25 Early Pickleball Experiences

05:42 Challenges and Long-Distance Relationship

09:23 Learning Teamwork and Trust

12:36 Communication and Encouragement

16:16 Applying Pickleball Lessons to Life

23:37 Celebrating Wins and Community

27:49 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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Launching the Pickleball and Partnership Journey

In the inaugural episode of the Pickleball and Partnership podcast, host Charlotte Jukes introduces herself and shares the story behind the creation of her first podcast. 
Charlotte, a nurse for over 30 years, reveals how she and her husband Neil discovered pickleball and its unexpected impact on their relationship. 

Charlotte discusses her background, from childhood experiences at the local BBC radio station to navigating the challenges of podcasting as a new endeavour. 

She highlights the transformative journey of learning pickleball, the lessons learned both on and off the court, and the deeper understanding and improved communication it brought to their marriage. 

Charlotte aims to share authentic and vulnerable experiences with listeners, encouraging them to join her on this journey of growth, connection, and the unexpected joys of pickleball. 

Tune in for heartfelt stories, real conversations, and invaluable lessons about partnership.

00:00 Welcome to Pickleball and Partnership

01:53 Meet Your Host: Charlotte Jukes

02:31 A Journey from childhood dreams to Podcasting

04:29 The Renovation Chapter

06:47 Discovering Pickleball

10:13 The Deeper Connection Through Pickleball

17:59 Real Stories and Authenticity

22:14 Join Us on This Journey

22:54 Closing Remarks and How to Stay Connected

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Welcome to the new Pickleball & Partnership Podcast - where love, relationships, and pickleball come together in one dynamic game.

I’m your host, Charlotte Jukes and my husband, Neil and I discovered more than just a fun sport when we picked up our pickleball paddles for the first time — we found a new way for us to connect with each other, to grow together, and strengthen our relationship, as well as working on our own individual fears and challenges. 

In each episode of this brand new Podcast, we’ll share our real life experiences and explore how the skills and strategies we built on the pickleball court translated into deeper communication, trust, and partnership in our marriage. We’ll talk about teamwork, overcoming challenges, and how patience and playfulness is just as important in relationships as they are playing Pickleball together. 
With special guests — from pickleball pros to relationship experts — you’ll hear real stories and advice for creating winning partnerships both in life and on the court.

We’ll share stories and insights from other couples too who are using pickleball to stay connected and have fun, all through the lens of one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.

So if you’re ready to serve up a stronger partnership in your game AND your relationship, hit SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned for the launch of this new podcast - Pickleball and Partnership- we’re here to show how pickleball can bring you closer to your partner, on and off the court.

Coming January 2025

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